Noyes OFL-200, User Manual

Page 1: ...OFL 200 Single mode Optical Time Domain Reflectometer User s Guide T e s t I n s p e c t i o n Noyes OFL 200 Specs Provided by www AAATesters com ...

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Page 3: ...le mode Optical Time Domain Reflectometer User s Guide T e s t I n s p e c t i o n 2004 2007 AFL Telecommunications all rights reserved OFL2 20 1000 Rev 1G 2 19 07 Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 4: ...lowing Unauthorized repair or modification Misuse negligence or accident CE Information These instruments have been designed and tested to comply with the relevant sections of any applicable specifications including full compliance with all essential requirements of all applicable EU Directives Returning Equipment To return equipment please contact Noyes to obtain additional information and a Servi...

Page 5: ...r Service 2 Unpacking and Inspection 3 Recommended Accessories 3 Feature Overview 5 Section 2 Functional Description OFL 200 Ports and Indicators 6 OFL 200 Front Panel Keys 8 Section 3 OFL 200 Screens Setup Screen 10 Trace Screen 12 Trace Screen Header 14 Launch Indicator 16 File Screen 18 File Name Format 19 ...

Page 6: ...ge Units 23 Distance Range 23 Pulse Width 24 Averages 25 Index group index of refraction GIR 26 Quality 27 Section 5 Operation Performing a Test 28 Zooming 30 Saving Trace Files 32 Retrieving Saved Files 34 Deleting Saved Files 34 Transferring Files to a PC 36 Using the VFL Port 37 ...

Page 7: ...rging NiMH Battery Pack y Pack y Pack 42 Installing NiMH Battery Pack y Pack y Pack 42 Repair and Calibration 43 Section 7 Specifications OTDR Optical Specifications 44 Visual Fault Locator VFL Specifications 45 General Specifications 46 OFL 200 AC Adapter Input 47 OFL 200 Serial Cable 47 ...

Page 8: ...m MAX OUTPUT 1 0 mw PULSE RATE 2 Hz 50 DUTY IEC825 1 1993 EN60825 1 1994 WARNING Do not connect the OTDR to any fiber that is not dark or that is terminated by a device with reflectivity 13 dB CAUTION To avoid serious eye injury never look directly into the optical outputs of fiber optic network equipment test equipment patch cords or test jumpers Always assume that optical outputs are on Refer to yo...

Page 9: ...hould the power cord become seriously damaged internal wiring exposed or shorted contact the manufacturer to request servicing CAUTION Do not run any tests or perform functions that activate the OFL 200 laser unless fiber is attached to the OTDR port NOTICE An OFL 200 OTDR contains no user serviceable parts Except for changing batteries and cleaning optical ports these units must be returned to Noy...

Page 10: ... updates and additional application information If you have any questions about your instruments and recommended accessories or if you need technical or sales support please contact Noyes Customer Service Contacting Noyes Customer Service You may call Noyes Customer Service between 8 a m and 5 p m United States Eastern Time as follows Phone 800 321 5298 North America 603 528 7780 Fax 603 528 2025 ...

Page 11: ...ust mate with the appropriate optical port on the OFL 200 The connector on the other end must mate with the fiber optic link under test Test cables and jumpers with a variety of lengths and connector styles are available from Noyes Fiber Rings may be used as launch and receive cables which are required to measure the insertion loss and reflectance of the near end and far end connectors respectively ...

Page 12: ...oam covered stick we are offering a molded cleaning tip that will trap contamination and wick cleaning solvents from bulkhead connectors This new cleaning tip is a molded sintered polymer that is both porous and pliable conforming to virtually any fiber end face polish geometry while trapping and absorbing contaminants CCT cleaning tips and FCC2 cleaning fluid may be combined into FCP1 fiber optic cl...

Page 13: ... 650 nm visual fault locator VFL for short distance troubleshooting and fiber tracing In its Full Auto mode the OFL 200 measures fiber length and sets range pulse width and averaging time automatically A Full Auto mode is ideal for operators not familiar with OTDRs A Semi Auto mode allows the user to set range while the OFL 200 sets other parameters A Manual mode is available for experienced users A...

Page 14: ...Hz 50 DUTY IEC825 1 1993 EN60825 1 1994 VFL module 650 nm Visible Fault Locator red laser This is a CLASS II LASER output 3 Test Port indicator When on indicates test in progress 4 VFL indicator When on indicates that the laser is turned on 5 Display Used to show the test Setup screens OTDR Trace screen and other sub screens and menus 6 Power port Interface for the supplied AC power adapter charge...

Page 15: ...7 2 8 1 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2 1 OFL 200 ports and indicators ...

Page 16: ...automatically 10 min after the last key press Press to access the Setup screen 2 Test Press to start or stop a test 3 VFL Press a to turn the display backlight On or Off Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the VFL On or Off 4 and In the Setup screen press to select the available test parameter In the Trace screen press to zoom in and out 5 and In the Setup screen press to change the selected test...

Page 17: ...9 3 6 5 5 1 2 4 4 Figure 2 2 OFL 200 front panel keys ...

Page 18: ...he Setup screen press the Setup key to enter 2 Select the Test mode as follows Use either or arrow key to highlight the Mode parameter Use either or arrow key to select the desired Test mode 3 Depending on the selected Test mode a list of the available test parameters will be displayed 4 Use either or arrow key to highlight the test parameter to be changed 5 Use either or arrow key to edit the sel...

Page 19: ...y status indicator RANGE 0 3 km RANGE UNITS km Test parameters Test parameters T available for the selected test mode Editable fields Soft functional keys located on the Front panel The label shown on the display above each key indicates the current use of each function key Press to access the Trace screen Press to access the File screen Figure 3 1 Setup screen ...

Page 20: ...est data A cursor location distance from B to A loss and reflectance based on the cursors location 3 Trace This is a graph of insertion loss in dB vs distance in km 4 Cursors A and B Used to measure loss reflectance and distance They can be moved using either or arrow key 5 Active cursor box Indicates the currently active cursor 6 Active zoom box Indicates the currently active zoom mode 7 Soft funct...

Page 21: ... status indicator Active zoom box Active cursor box A cursor Press to toggle between cursors B cursor Soft functional keys located on the Front panel Press to toggle between horizontal and vertical zoom 1 2 5 3 4 6 Test results Trace graph 7 Soft key label 8 4 Header field Figure 3 2 Trace screen ...

Page 22: ...ed by a file name for example TRACE CABLE001_002_S15 Displayed trace has been saved using indicated file name 3 LOCATING END In the Full Auto and Semi Auto modes OFL 200 is locating the end of fiber 4 TESTING followed by a progress bar Test is in progress Bar indicates what fraction of the test has been completed 5 TESTING followed by LAUNCH indicator Test is in progress in the Live mode or in the Ma...

Page 23: ...15 TRACE NEW LOCATING END TESTING TESTING LAUNCH TRACE CABLEXXX_XXX_S15 File name prefix Fiber number autoincremented File name extension 1 2 5 3 4 Figure 3 3 Trace screen header ...

Page 24: ...aning Launch indicator state Meaning Full bar A full bar indicates a good low loss low reflection connection to the OFL200 Half bar A half bar or no bar indicates one of the following conditions test cable may not be properly seated in the OFL200 test port connector on the test cable OFL200 test port or both is dirty or damaged These conditions can reduce the effective range of the OFL200 or make i...

Page 25: ...d remove the test cable from the test port remove the test port adapter see section titled Cleaning Optical Ports page 38 clean the connector on both the test cable and OFL200 test port and then reconnect the adapter and test cable to the OFL200 test port If these steps do not improve launch quality you may need to replace the test cable or in rare cases return the OFL200 to the factory for servic...

Page 26: ...ss to delete the selected file This field displays file name of the selected file This field displays the selected file data as follows 07 number of the selected file 23 number of saved files 48 OFL 200 memory capacity Figure 3 4 File screen File Screen The File screen is used for saving new files and for opening or deleting saved files The File screen may be accessed from the Setup screen by pressing the F...

Page 27: ... consists of user editable eight characters CABLE000 is the default File Name Prefix Fiber Number consists of user editable three characters Fiber number automatically increments after each save File Name Extension consists of three characters This number is added automatically by the OFL 200 depending on wavelength as follows Wavelength Extension single mode 1550 nm _S15 ...

Page 28: ...ected file name perform the following Use either or arrow key to select the character to be changed Use either or arrow key to change the character 4 Press Save to save the current entry or Cancel to exit the editing mode without saving Note After the renamed file is saved you need to delete the original file that was renamed otherwise there are two files of the same trace To delete the original file U...

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Page 30: ...and test parameters Available Available A Test Parameter Full Auto test mode Semi Auto test mode Live test mode Manual test mode Quality Range Pulse Width Averages Index Range Units To set the OTDR Test Mode 1 From the Setup screen use either or arrow key to highlight the data field beside the Mode label 2 Use either or arrow key to select the desired OTDR test mode A list of the available test par...

Page 31: ...test Distance Range Note This parameter is set for Manual Semi Auto and Live test modes The Distance Range parameter determines the distance range of the full unzoomed trace It also determines Resolution the distance between data points in the trace the longer the range the wider the data point spacing We recommend selecting the shortest distance range that is longer than the fiber under test For e...

Page 32: ...mplete press the Test key to start a test Pulse Width Note This parameter is set for Manual test mode only The OFL 200 can operate using different pulse widths Short pulse widths provide the shortest event and attenuation dead zones Long pulse widths provide the best event detection on long fibers We recommend setting the Pulse Width parameter to the lowest value that provides the event detection r...

Page 33: ...l test mode only The Averages parameter determines the number of samples taken and averaged per trace data point during a test This parameter also determines the duration of a test To set Averages 1 From the Setup screen use either or arrow key to highlight the data field beside the Averages label 2 Use either or arrow key to select the desired average setting as follows 3 s 10 s 20 s 1 min 3 min L...

Page 34: ...of light in the fiber Refractive index is used by the OFL 200 to determine cursor and event distances When setting Refractive Index enter the value specified by the manufacturer of the fiber optic cable you are testing To set Index 1 From the Setup screen use either or arrow key to highlight the data field beside the Index label 2 Use either or arrow key to increase or decrease the Index value 3 If se...

Page 35: ...ly To set Quality 1 From the Setup screen use either or arrow key to highlight the data field beside the Quality label 2 Use either or arrow key to select the desired Quality as follows Normal Fast Best Resolution Smoothest 3 If setup is complete press the Test key to start a test ...

Page 36: ...is complete 4 When a test is complete or stopped the OFL 200 will switch to the Trace screen Moving Cursors The A and B cursors may be positioned to measure distance reflectance and loss between any two points on a trace In the Manual and Live test modes both cursors are located at the location set in prior test In the Full Auto and Semi Auto the A cursor is located at the location set in prior tes...

Page 37: ...current use of each function key Trace graph Press to toggle between zoomed views Active zoom box indicates the active zoom mode Press to toggle between horizontal and vertical zoom Figure 5 1 Moving cursors 3 Press the key to move the active cursor to the left press and hold for fast movement Note The active cursor set for the current test will remain active for the following tests as long as the...

Page 38: ...vertically from the trace level at the active cursor To zoom a trace image perform the following steps 1 Press the Zoom H V soft key to toggle between horizontal and vertical zoom modes refer to Figure 5 2 2 Press the key to zoom in increase magnification 3 Press the key to zoom out decrease magnification 4 If needed you may press the Un zoom Re zoom soft key to switch back and force between zoomed ...

Page 39: ... B cursor Soft functional keys located on the Front panel The label shown on the display above each key indicates the current use of each function key Trace graph Press to toggle between zoomed views Active zoom box indicates the active zoom mode vertical Press to toggle between horizontal and vertical zoom Figure 5 2 Zooming ...

Page 40: ... soft key to display the File screen refer to Figure 5 3 3 Press the Save soft key to access the Save File sub screen and display the file name of the trace to be saved 4 If you need to edit the displayed file name perform the following Use either or arrow key to select the character to be changed Use either or arrow key to change the character 5 Press the Save soft key to store the displayed trace ...

Page 41: ..._S15 CABLE000_007_S15 CABLE000_007_S15 07 23 48 FILE SAVE _007_S15 DELETE _007_S15 OPEN Soft functional keys located on the Front panel Press to open the selected file Press to delete the selected file This bar indicates the selected file Press to save a trace A list of saved files Figure 5 3 File screen ...

Page 42: ...press the Open soft key This will bring you back to the Setup screen 4 Press the Trace soft key to display the selected trace Deleting Saved Files 1 From the Setup screen press the File soft key to display the File screen refer to Figure 5 3 2 Use either or arrow key to select the desired file 3 To delete the selected file press and hold the Delete soft key for about 1 second until the file is delete...

Page 43: ..._S15 CABLE000_007_S15 CABLE000_007_S15 07 23 48 SAVE _007_S15 DELETE _007_S15 OPEN Soft functional keys located on the Front panel Press to open the selected file Press to delete the selected file This bar indicates the selected file Press to save a trace A list of saved files Figure 5 3 File screen FILE ...

Page 44: ... you may experience several seconds delay until the File Transfer screen is displayed 6 You should see the Remote soft key label on the OFL 200 display Press the Remote soft key on the OFL 200 Note If the Remote soft key label is not displayed on the OFL 200 screen perform the following steps Following the Trace600 on screen instructions choose the appropriate COM port The Remote soft key label wi...

Page 45: ...Trace600 User s Guide for instructions Using the VFL Port WARNING This is a CLASS II LASER output Do not stare into beam 1 Connect the fiber under test to the VFL port Note The VFL port is a 2 5 mm universal connector adapter that can be used on ST SC FC or any other connectors with a 2 5 mm ferrule 2 Turn On the VFL port by pressing the VFL key for about 2 seconds until the VFL indicator is On Not...

Page 46: ...ust caps in place when instruments are not being used Noyes recommends using our exclusive FCC2 non hazardous cleaning fluid and CCT molded cleaning tips for cleaning connector end faces in fiber frames adapters and on jumpers To clean the Test port 1 Rotate the adapter base counterclockwise approximately four times 2 Pull the adapter directly out away from the universal adapter mount 3 Perform one ...

Page 47: ...e 99 IPA that has not been contaminated Dampen the wipe with the alcohol and gently wipe the exposed ferrule Then dry the ferrule using a new optical wipe 4 Using a can of filtered compressed air held vertically blow out any contaminants from the adapter 5 Once completed replace the adapter over the ferrule centering it onto the alignment pin Tighten the adapter base To clean the VFL port 1 Unscrew...

Page 48: ...lying varying pressure to create a gentle pumping action where the tip contacts the ferrule Discard the CCTP stick after using both tips If using lint free optical cleaning pads and isopropyl alcohol Be sure to use 99 IPA that has not been contaminated Dampen the wipe with the alcohol and gently wipe the exposed ferrule Then dry the ferrule using a new optical wipe Using a can of filtered compresse...

Page 49: ...ries 1 Remove the protective rubber boot from the instrument 2 Remove the battery compartment cover located on the back of the instrument 3 Replace the discharged batteries align the polarity of the batteries with the polarity indicators in the battery compartment 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and rubber boot ...

Page 50: ...arger to the Power port located on the OFL 200 left side panel refer to Figure 2 1 page 7 3 The Charging indicator on the left side panel will turn On Red 4 Charge batteries for approximately 4 hours or until the Charging indicator turns Green Note If used occasionally the OFL 200 may be left connected to an AC power adapter to maintain batteries at full charge Installing NiMH Battery Pack When in...

Page 51: ... recommended every 12 months Noyes Calibration Department is in compliance with ANSI NCSL Z540 1 ISO 10012 1 MIL STD 45662A ISO Guide 25 and traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Call Customer Service to obtain a Service Request S R number before sending units in for calibration ...

Page 52: ...ical 18 m maximum Number of data points 4000 on ranges 4 km Resolution 1 m on ranges 4 km Range 4 000 on ranges 4 km Pulse width 10 ns 30 ns 100 ns 300 ns 1 µs 3 µs 10 µs Distance ranges 300 m to 70 km Group Index of Refraction adjustment range 1 4000 to 1 6000 1 1 5 dB down from each side of the peak 45 dB reflective event 2 From the start of an event to within 0 5 dB of backscatter 45 dB reflectiv...

Page 53: ...R n GIR setting error Trace file format Bellcore GR 196 Version 1 1 Trace file storage Internal up to 48 traces Visual Fault Locator VFL Specifications Emitter type Laser Safety class Class II FDA 21 CFR 1040 10 1040 11 IEC 825 1 1993 EN60825 1 1994 Wavelength 650 nm Output power nominal 0 8 mW into 9 µm single mode optical fiber Unless specified all specifications are at 25 C Specifications are subject ...

Page 54: ...perature 20 o C to 60 o C Relative humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Power Rechargeable NiMH or 110 220 VAC 50 60 Hz adapter Optional 4 x AA Alkaline batteries Battery life with backlight ON NiMH 8 hours 4 x AA 13 hours AC adapter 9 VDC 1 5 A center positive Unless specified all specifications are at 25 C Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 55: ...47 OFL 200 AC Adapter Input Regulated Center positive 9 VDC 1 5 A DB 9 Female OFL 200 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 request to send transmitted data ground OFL 200 Serial Cable received data clear to send ...

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